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AAON shares edge lower as margin pressures weigh on earnings despite strong sales
AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAON) reported fourth-quarter results on Monday that topped revenue expectations but fell short on earnings, as the HVAC equipment manufacturer faced higher costs linked to capacity expansion and ongoing production ramp-ups. The company’s shares declined 2.17% in pre-market trading following the announcement, with investors focusing on weaker-than-expected profitability despite robust top-line growth. Adjusted…
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Five key market themes investors are watching this week
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are dominating attention heading into the new trading week, after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered a selloff in equities and a sharp rally in oil prices. Alongside the geopolitical backdrop, markets will also focus on major economic data releases and corporate earnings, including the February U.S. jobs…
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Defense stocks rally as Middle East tensions drive renewed military spending expectations
Defense-sector equities moved sharply higher on Monday as escalating conflict in the Middle East boosted expectations for increased military spending and replenishment of weapons inventories. Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) climbed 6.5%, while L3Harris Technologies (NYSE:LHX) gained 4%. Northrop Grumman (NYSE:NOC) advanced 5% and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) rose 2%. RTX Corporation (NYSE:RTX) also posted strong gains, jumping…
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Drone and defense stocks rally as Middle East tensions intensify
Shares of drone manufacturers and defense technology companies moved sharply higher on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran fueled investor demand for defense-related assets. Markets reacted after weekend military strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces and subsequent Iranian retaliation heightened concerns about a widening regional conflict, lifting defense-sector equities…
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Zhibao Technology reports rapid expansion in gas insurance business as digital consumer strategy gains traction
Zhibao Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:ZBAO), a fast-growing InsurTech company focused on digital insurance brokerage services in China, announced strong growth in its natural gas insurance segment, highlighting the business as a central driver of its consumer-focused strategy for 2026. The company said total premiums generated through its gas insurance products approached RMB 100 million (approximately $14.5…
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Kratos OpenSpace® platform powers SSC Space’s new LEO satellite service SSC Space Go
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:KTOS) announced that its OpenSpace® Platform has been integrated into SSC Space Go, a newly launched service from SSC Space designed to deliver seamless data access for small satellites operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). SSC Space Go aims to simplify and lower the cost of Earth Observation and…
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Turbo Energy highlights AI-powered electrification solutions as industries face rising energy price volatility
Turbo Energy S.A. (NASDAQ:TURB), a technology-focused provider of AI-driven energy storage and optimization platforms, said its industrial electrification systems are helping commercial and industrial operators protect operating margins as volatility across global energy markets intensifies. The company noted that recent geopolitical developments have driven sharp swings in oil and gas prices, increasing financial pressure on…
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AMD unveils Ryzen AI 400 processors at MWC 2026, expanding push into AI-powered PCs
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) introduced its next generation of AI-enabled processors at Mobile World Congress 2026, launching the Ryzen AI 400 Series alongside the Ryzen AI PRO 400 Series desktop chips as the company deepens its push into on-device artificial intelligence computing. The new lineup is designed to deliver enhanced local AI processing and next-generation…
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Lumentum and Coherent shares jump after Nvidia commits $2 billion investments in advanced optics
Shares of Lumentum (NASDAQ:LITE) and Coherent (NYSE:COHR) surged in premarket trading after artificial intelligence leader Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced plans to invest $2 billion in each company to accelerate development of next-generation optical technologies. Under the agreements, Nvidia will also make purchase commitments for the companies’ products, which are designed to improve data transfer speed and…
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nLIGHT to present high-energy laser weapon technologies at 2026 POST Conference
nLIGHT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LASR), a provider of high-power laser systems used in directed energy, optical sensing and advanced manufacturing applications, announced that it will exhibit a range of its high-energy laser weapon solutions at the Pacific Operational Science & Technology (POST) Conference, taking place March 9–12, 2026, in Honolulu, Hawaii. During the event, the company plans…